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Palestinians grow frustrated with militants in Gaza, and a rift could be forming

Relatives of Lian al-Shaer, a 10-year-old Palestinian girl, mourn during her funeral ceremony in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Aug. 11. Lian died of injuries sustained during the violence between Israel and Islamic Jihad. Yousef Masoud/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Palestinians grow frustrated with militants in Gaza, and a rift could be forming

Most Gazans support resistance against Israel and Hamas and Islamic Jihad still do have a following, though some Gazans are frustrated with the groups. Analysts see a rift forming between them.

Palestinians grow frustrated with militants in Gaza, and a rift could be forming

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Monday

World

How Palestinians view the militant groups that hold power in the Gaza Strip

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip take stock of militant groups there — Hamas and Islamic Jihad — after another round of conflict with Israel.

How Palestinians view the militant groups that hold power in the Gaza Strip

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Monday

Middle East

Gazans say they pay the price of fighting between Israel and militant groups

Still recovering from the last bout of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last week, civilians in Gaza are exhausted by suffering through the cycles of conflict.

Gazans say they pay the price of fighting between Israel and militant groups

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Saturday

Middle East

A look at two sides of life in the Gaza Strip right now

There's a deadly battle taking place in the region. At the same time, progress is being made to clean up the territory's Mediterranean beaches as the people seek an escape from the violence.

A look at two sides of life in the Gaza Strip right now

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Wednesday

Middle East

The harrowing stories from Palestinians after 3 days of fighting in Gaza

People in the Gaza Strip recount the harrowing stories of the weekend's fierce fighting between Israel and militants — and look to resuming their stressful, precarious day-to-day.

The harrowing stories from Palestinians after 3 days of fighting in Gaza

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Monday

Middle East

Cease-fire takes effect after 3 days of fighting between Israel and Gaza militants

A cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza appears to be mostly holding as both sides assess what just happened in three days of fighting.

Cease-fire takes effect after 3 days of fighting between Israel and Gaza militants

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Sunday

Asia

Saudi Arabia sees massive cultural shift after crown prince's reforms

In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's social and economic reforms are moving ahead. We have a look at how those changes are playing out with the Saudi people.

Saudi Arabia sees massive cultural shift after crown prince's reforms

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Wednesday

Middle East

Demolition of Jeddah neighborhoods sparks rare widespread criticism in Saudi Arabia

A sweeping redevelopment aimed at drawing wealthy residents to Jeddah is displacing thousands and raising questions about how Saudi Arabia carries out its megaprojects.

Demolition of Jeddah neighborhoods sparks rare widespread criticism in Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday

Middle East

The reaction in the Middle East to Zawahiri's death and the outlook for al-Qaida

In the Middle East, the reaction to the slain al Qaida leader's death was welcomed by Saudi Arabia. But some in the region expressed concerns over U.S. drone strikes.

The reaction in the Middle East to Zawahiri's death and the outlook for al-Qaida

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Monday

Middle East

Biden's trip to Mideast was seen as a reset of relations by Gulf Arab leaders

Saudi leaders viewed their summit with President Biden as a success, but human rights advocates worry about the message it sent to the kingdom.

Biden's trip to Mideast was seen as a reset of relations by Gulf Arab leaders

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Saturday

All Things Considered

Biden wraps up Middle East trip with pledge to Arab leaders

President Biden wraps up his trip to the Middle East by telling Arab leaders the U.S. will not walk away from the region.

Biden wraps up Middle East trip with pledge to Arab leaders

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Thursday

Middle East

Saudi Arabian residents prepare for Biden's arrival

Many Saudis in the port city Jeddah are aware of President Biden's criticisms of the Kingdom but they hope his visit there Friday will strengthen ties between the two countries.

Saudi Arabian residents prepare for Biden's arrival

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Tuesday

Middle East

Biden heads to the Middle East for meetings

President Biden is heading to Israel and Saudi Arabia Tuesday in his first visit to the Middle East as president for meetings that he says he hopes will help advance regional security and stability.

Biden heads to the Middle East for meetings

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Friday

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine: 'It's going to be a long, grinding, tough war'

Bridget Brink, the new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, speaks at a press conference on June 2 after presenting her credentials to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a ceremony at St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv The U.S. Embassy shut down shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in February and reopened a month ago. Natacha Pisarenko/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine: 'It's going to be a long, grinding, tough war'

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has been through a lot in recent years. It's just reopened and Ambassador Bridget Brink is overseeing a massive U.S. assistance operation with a limited staff.

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine: 'It's going to be a long, grinding, tough war'

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Thursday

Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (left), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (second left), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (center), French President Emmanuel Macron (second right), and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis meet at the Ukrainian presidential compound Thursday in a collective show of European support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Ludovic Marin/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons

Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.